Ruth Bradley

I am currently looking for a part-time role in a creative environment. Tattooing has served me so well over the years but I would now like to make that an ocasional job supplemented by another part time role that I can enjoy. I have retail experience, having run my own tattoo studio (with retail section, jewellery, vintage clothing and homeware).

Whilst I was a student I also worked as deputy manager at Past Times and was manager of a retail Olive Queen outlet. I am a proactive, natural problem solver who brings a sense of fun to my work. I will always commit 100% of my effort to any task assigned to me.

After a successful career as a Graphic Designer and Marketer, I retrained in 2017 as a Tattoo Artist and have worked as a full-time artist since then. In 2021, I opened a studio and shop in Rugby that became much loved in the town, only closing due to my relocation last year to be closer to my family. Most of the clients are now friends, and I am very proud of the wonderful and inclusive community we created in a town centre that was very much in need of it.

Tattoo Artist (Artist and owner) - ARCHIVE TATTOO STUDIO

(2017)

• Designing bespoke tattoos for clients and tattooing them
• Developing and maintaining client relationships: making them comfortable, forging friendships and listening

Owner - DEAD GOOD TATTOO CLUB LTD - Rugby

(2021 - 2025)

• Developing and executing the company’s business and marketing strategies
• Financial forecasting, planning and accounts
• Stock ordering, sale and merchandising for the retail areas.
• Setup and running of Shopify website selling clothes
• Stock/supply ordering and management
• Dealing with any enquiries and management of small team
• Organising studio events, co-ordination of artists pop-up shops and musicians

CREATIVE DIRECTOR - LOUD & CLEAR DESIGN LTD

(2014 - 2017)

• Developing and executing the company’s business and marketing strategies
• Account management and development
• Financial forecasting, planning and accounts
• Meeting and communicating with clients and attendance at trade shows and exhibitions
• Graphic design for print, video and web.
• Print management.
• Marketing strategy services. Advising clients on best marketing practises and the creation and implementation of cross-platform marketing strategies.
• Website design and production. Development and design of websites for clients.
• Copywriting for web and print
• Art direction. Organisation and direction of photo shoots on location and in a studio setting.

MARKETING MANAGER - CONSULTING ROOM

(2013 - 2014)

• Infusionsoft automated marketing specialist
• Website design and production
• SEO and sales copywriting for web and print
• Organisation of and attendance at Aesthetic industry conferences.
• Speaker and panel member on the subjects of digital marketing and branding
• Developing and executing marketing strategies
• UK Brand guardian for Hydrafacial
• Graphic design for print, web and events

HND - Graphic Comms - Northampton University (2007 - 2009)

Foundation Studies - Art & Design - Stafford College (2001 - 2002)

AS Level - Business - Brooke Weston CTC (1997 - 1997)

A Level - Art & Design; 9 GCSEs A–C - Brooke Weston CTC (1996 - 1996)